The Bathing Boy

One day, Tom is bathing in a river . He doesn't swim well and will be dr own. He calls out loud for help. A man is just passing by. He doesn't help the boy, but stands by and says to him. 「How imprudent you are! It is dangerous to bath in the river .」 「Oh, yes sir,」 cries the boy, 「 Please help me out and scold me afterward.」 Counsel without help is useless.